Disgusting!!! When I touched the table, my hand stuck to…read moreit, as if it were glue. (Unclean) This might be the reason I saw roaches running out. When my fish taco finally did arrive, it was about the size of a sardine laying underneath a bed of indistinguishable material similar in appearance to the stuff in a compost bin! (See photo) Finally, I refused to pay $4 for the COMPLIMENTARY chips. Definitely wouldn't feed that to my worst enemy. Eat there at your own risk!!!!!

Great eatery, we weren't sure what to expect. We wanted to do takeout and bring it back to our…read morecampsite. We ordered the 12 street tacos with three different meats. They came nicely prepared with limes. We bought the pinto beans and rice separately. We got chips and salsa and guacamole. Everything was delicious, but for four people there wasn't quite enough rice and beans. Wish we would've gotten two orders but we didn't know how big they were. At the end, we were all satisfied with the amount of food there was and the deliciousness of the takeout meal. Highly recommend.

Food was amazing def had some take home. Our service was great our waiter was very attentive…read moreknowledgeable and recommended great options. The location for this restaurant is great they have the option to eat indoors or outdoors. The accessible option was to eat only outside which could be viewed as inaccessible especially during the cold weather. (Didn't ask if they had a ramp to possible go inside so they might be able to make accommodation) The tables outside were bar height that is a little too high for an electric wheelchair user. Overall the food and ambience was amazing I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

It's one thing to be disappointed, it's another thing to leave actively angry, which is what this…read moreplace did to our party of 7. Briefly, horrible waits with no apology, some incredibly mediocre food which was insultingly overpriced, and just the feeling that they opened on a Saturday night where they couldn't be bothered to have a manager on premises, just a server and some people in the back. We felt had, and mistreated, and the dropped $320 for that experience. It was a nearly empty place, yet we had to wait for about 45 minutes (maybe an hour) for the first food to arrive, and the food arrived in three different servings spread out over 16 minutes. After each plate was put down, we were told "we'll be right back", and then they were not. No apology or acknowledgement. Well, they can fix their service, but that won't fix that they charge $35 for "ribeye nachos" and $35 for "ribeye fries", which is really just tough bits of a cheap cut of steak over frozen fries. When you pay steak prices, you expect something way better than that. It is rare I feel "ripped off", but this was one of those times. It was also annoying that as a Mexican restaurant, they told us they were out of beans. That would be forgivable, but it is just one more thing that added to the impression of this place. On the positive side, the server was friendly, and the drinks came promptly. But still, the server did not apologize for the crazy waits for food and not putting all the plates down at the same time. One of our party said it looked like the staff was partying out back when he went to the restroom. This place just had the feeling of a place where the owner could not be bothered to have any kind of management on site to make sure the customer had a good experience.

This is some of the best Mexican Food I've had in a long time. And this is coming from someone…read morewho's lived in San Diego all of his life (and is now in LA!) Service was amazing, so quick to come out with fresh chips and salsa (FRESH! as in they made the chips in-house... rare trait to come by these days IMO). Quantity of food was incredible. I can't speak for the menudo (dad got this) or for the 3 egg platter (not really sure why my mom got this) but $16 for a carne asada burrito as well as the beans, rice, and veggies on the side was such a steal. Especially in Anza Borrego. I would've thought it would maybe be more expensive since it probably costs a lot to bring out the best ingredients in the desert but somehow they have it all figured out. The carne asada burrito meat was top tier. Smoky flavor, soft with charred edges, so flavorful and overall the quantity of the burrito was way more than I was expecting. Lastly, I'm just so happy my dog got to sit outside with us. They have a shaded patio with a couple tables. I think other pet parents followed suit, as this seems to be a hit for dog-friendly spots here in Anza Borrego. I'd highly recommend. What a great find by me. Go me!! This is truly a hole in the wall that needs more recognition. You won't be let down!

Food is very mediocre Mexican fare - nothing special. Boring interior design. The service awful…read more The servers aren't welcoming, don't smile and seem overwhelmed even in the summer when it's dead in Borrego. During the winter when they're busy, you might or might not get your order. Overall there is nothing special about this place.

Hey this place is great! Baja chicken was better than expected. Service was excellent our waitress…read morewas super nice... so considerate. Expressing was not bad really woke me up. Things to consider the wait outside was not to bad, but get your name in. The door to the place open outward. So haha they arnt closed I promise it's just the door. Apple awesome ... and they have togo window!! Hey friends tip big these girls drive a long way to serve. And they need your support. Love supporting small business and especially people that care.

Saturday night in Julian, most places are closed. But not Julian Cafe and Bakery ! It was doing…read moregold rush business, quite fitting for Julian. Just about every table was occupied, but the servers were efficient and certainly friendly. My order was the Cafe Hamburger ($16.95) which came with a huge portion of French fries, and slices of pickle, onion and tomato. I requested mayo to complement the house-made ketchup. The patty was thick, done medium well, and very tasty, clamped by a very fresh bun. Tammy was the server, and despite being quite busy, checked in once or twice. A great burger and great service.

So I'm from the Bay Area visiting family down in San Diego. Up north there's relatively decent…read moreMexican food, but nothing on the level of Tapatio's. The only thing I can think that compares is Cholo's in LA. Where I'm from burritos are 20 bucks, and like I said they're decent, but you can tell level of care and competence at Tapatio's is on another strata. The tortillas are fried to a perfect crisp. The cheese is melted perfectly. The chili rellanos exquisitely dipped in just the right batter... the salsas are smoky sweet. Don't miss Tapatio's!

Tried the beef enchiladas and it came with Picco de Gallo. I added some chipotle and salsa verde…read moreto it and it was perfect. Good portion size and it was made to order. They have fresh chips so I tried that as well. It's so freshly made it made me feel like bagged chips are stale. There's a little salsa bar off to the side. Service is always friendly and fast. Mel M Yelp 26:11

Hidden gem! Don't skip on giving this place a try! With the different options of diners in the area…read moreand the hype on which may be the a better place, Soups and Such is a quiet secret! It was late in the day, just after 2pm before closing at 3pm. They were sold out of couple side items. It was a bit windy that day, so it was very chilly. We started with a cup of creamy tomato soup. That hit the warm cozy spot! We decided on the bbq brisket sandwich with the potato salad. OMG, it was the perfect pairing! The sweetness of the sauce from the brisket and the tangy potato salad. I ate every bite together! I love fries and sweet potato fries, but they were sold out. Staff were super nice! There were still customers coming in for lunch after us. There is a small outdoor patio area where you can eat if you have dogs. Lunch was so yummy! Thank goodness we decided to come here instead of the other restaurants/diners on the Main Street! 2026: 20

We made a quick stop in Julian for lunch and chose this place based on Yelp reviews. The restaurant…read morehas a very cute, old cottage-style décor with plenty of natural light. There is only one bathroom available. The food was good overall, but the portions for the half soup and sandwich special were very small. On the positive side, the vegan burger was very good and a generous size. Service was just okay--our waitress forgot our coffee and never checked back with us after dropping off the check.

The service here was great! As soon as you sit down, you're greeted with fresh chips and salsa,…read morewhich is always the perfect start! The menu has a huge variety of options, but my favorite by far were the carne asada tacos. They were loaded with flavor, big portions, and came with rice and beans that completed the meal perfectly. The atmosphere is always welcoming & cozy, they had a couple TVs on with the game showing! Overall, a great experience -- tasty food, good service, and definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

Easy pick up, with fast service. The California Burrito was actually phenomenal, with tons of…read moreflavor. It was a little pricey for the amount however.

I had the opportunity to work with Maria and her brother for a company event that i have been…read moreplanning and our team absolutely loved the food! They were so kind and everything was made fresh. During my initial conversation with maria on the phone, i just told her how many people and she took care of everything else! Very kind team and hopefully we will be working together again soon!

We had them for the 2nd time for my husband's 50th! They do not disappoint! All the guests were…read morefull and happy! DELICIOUS! Thank you!

Stopped in for a quick bite & we were glad we did! If you're…read morefamiliar with Alberto's this is very similar. The burritos are massive and full of flavor. We also got rolled tacos aka taquitos & they were also a hit. Service was very friendly & the location is set among citrus groves that smelled amazing! Thanks! We look forward to passing through again!

My husband and I tried this place way back in 2005 and we loved the chorizo burritos. My last visit…read morewas February 2026. I'm so sad it burned to the ground. I vividly recall Pauma Valley in the early 2000's and still go to this day. I hope they rebuild so jobs will be available to their community.

Came here breakfast as soon as we arrived at Borrego Springs. Service was nice. Food came out…read morequick. Our son enjoyed his chocolate chip pancakes. My wife and I shared the huevos rancheros and a half order of biscuits and gravy. Food was excellent.

This place used to be better. The new owners have downgraded the quality and raised the prices. Bad…read morecombination. For a breakfast/lunch restaurant in a small town, there's no excuse why everything shouldn't be scratch made. Otherwise, why bother?